When was it published?

September 9, 1876 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News September 9, 1876

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Sheridan, Gen. Crook, Sitting Bull

Q: What keywords are associated?

Indian War, Gen Crook Pursuit, Black Hills, Cheyenne Agency, Sitting Bull Recruits

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Gen. Sheridan reports Gen. Crook pursued Indian trail until lost, heading to Black Hills with provisions. Twelve Indians at Cheyenne agency on the 7th imprisoned after seeking terms for hostiles; similar terms offered. Sitting Bull recruits among Chippewas, Pottawattomies, and Menominees.

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The Indian War.—Gen. Sheridan telegraphs the War Department that he has received a communication from Gen. Crook, conveying the information that he had followed the trail of the Indians until it could no longer be pursued. He had ten days' provisions, and would start immediately for the Black Hills. Twelve Indians came into the Cheyenne agency on the 7th to ask for terms for the hostiles and were disarmed and held as prisoners. Word was sent to the hostiles that they could come in on the same terms. It is also stated that Sitting Bull has been endeavoring to obtain recruits among the Chippewas, Pottawattomies and Menominees.

What sub-type of article is it?

Indian Affairs Military

What keywords are associated?

Indian War Gen Crook Pursuit Black Hills Cheyenne Agency Sitting Bull Recruits

What entities or persons were involved?

Gen. Sheridan Gen. Crook Sitting Bull

Where did it happen?

Black Hills

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Black Hills

Event Date

On The 7th

Key Persons

Gen. Sheridan Gen. Crook Sitting Bull

Outcome

twelve indians disarmed and held as prisoners; word sent to hostiles offering same terms

Event Details

Gen. Crook followed Indian trail until it could no longer be pursued, had ten days' provisions, and would start for Black Hills. Twelve Indians came to Cheyenne agency seeking terms for hostiles. Sitting Bull endeavoring to recruit among Chippewas, Pottawattomies, and Menominees.